Pumpkin Soup Recipe
- cook TIME 45 mins
- prep TIME 15 mins
- total TIME 1 hr
Ingredients (11)
- 1 lb pumpkin 16 oz
- 1 tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 oz onion chopped
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tsp garlic chopped, divided
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz sprouted wheat bread
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes. In a small bowl, rub 1/2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp chopped garlic over the flesh of 1 lb pumpkin (16 oz).
Place pumpkin on the baking sheet. Roast for around 20 minutes or longer, until the flesh is easily pierced through with a fork.
In a deep skillet or pot, heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 oz onion and pumpkin. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Add 2 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Heat 1/2 tbsp butter in a small pan over medium heat. Then add 1 tsp garlic and 1 tsp parsley to the pan and sear until the garlic is cooked through.
Spread each side of the bread with the butter mixture.
Place bread on a baking sheet and toast at 425°F for about 10 minutes or until bread is crisp.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender). Stir in 1/4 cup cream and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Ladle into a bowl or deep dish. Garnish with parsley and serve with garlic bread.
- Be extra careful when handling hot soup or you'll risk getting burnt. If you have an immersion blender, use it as it can be safer when blending the hot soup. If you don't, here are some safety tips when blending hot food in a blender:
- Do not close the lid tightly, but leave a small gap for the steam to escape.
- Only fill the jug of the blender half-way full or less because when you blend, the steam from the hot soup will push the lid open, which may cause the soup to splash out.
- Face the spout away from you: in case the soup splashes out, it won't hit you.
- Place a kitchen cloth over the lid to help hold the lid still while blending.